A simple paper plate from the Dollar Store transforms into the cutest yeti craft for kids!
This quick and easy winter craft is perfect for preschool and Arctic-themed activities, combining simple painting with fluffy cotton ball details for an adorable snow creature.
Dollar Store Paper Plate Yeti Materials
Gather these supplies to create your adorable yeti craft:
Essential Supplies:
- Paper plate – Dollar Store
- Wiggle eyes – Dollar Store
- Cotton balls – Dollar Store
- Cardstock in bright blue, light blue, and white
- Craft paint in light blue
- Glue gun and glue sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Permanent marker, black
- Paint marker, white
- Yeti patterns
Step-by-Step Dollar Store Paper Plate Yeti Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your yeti craft:
Step 1: Basecoat the Paper Plate
- Basecoat the inside circle of the paper plate with light blue acrylic craft paint
- Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary
Step 2: Prepare Your Yeti Patterns
- Download and print the yeti patterns, then cut out with scissors
- Trace the pattern pieces onto cardstock: nose once onto bright blue and horns twice onto bright blue cardstock with a pencil
- Cut small triangles from white cardstock for teeth
- Cut six strips of light blue cardstock as an accent for the horns
- You could also use colored craft foam, construction paper, or craft felt for this project
Step 3: Cut Out All Pattern Pieces
- Cut out the yeti patterns with scissors
Step 4: Attach Accent Strips to Horns
- Attach the strips of light blue cardstock to the horns with a glue gun and glue sticks
- Trim any excess cardstock with scissors
Step 5: Add Fluffy Cotton Ball Border
- Attach a row of cotton balls to the edge of the paper plate with a glue gun and glue sticks
- TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry
Step 6: Draw Smile and Attach Nose
- Using a black marker, draw a crooked smile and outline the yeti's nose
- Glue the nose to the center of the yeti's face
Step 7: Attach Horns and Eyes
- Attach the horns to the top right and left with a glue gun and glue sticks
- Glue two wiggle eyes above the nose
Step 8: Add Teeth Details
- Draw teeth on the yeti's mouth with a white paint pen
- You can also glue white cardstock teeth to the mouth to finish
- Your cute winter yeti is ready to display!
Final Thoughts on This Dollar Store Paper Plate Yeti Craft for Kids
This is a quick and easy activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting, and motor skills.
Make this super cute paper plate Yeti kids craft in just about 30 minutes! Perfect for preschool, winter crafting, and learning about mythical Arctic snow creatures!
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